Derby’s BBQ & Music Festival Cancelled

The City of Derby’s tenth annual Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Festival has been cancelled due to concerns related to COVID-19.

“Last year’s event was the best yet, with concerts, food trucks and the carnival in addition...

Derby Police Department Warns of Scams Related to Stimulus Checks

The City of Derby Police Department would like to warn residents of scammers targeting your federal stimulus check. We have not received any local reports yet, but expect it could happen in the future.

Here is information to help you avoid being a target:

• Y...

Draft Council Meeting Minutes Available

The City of Derby has posted draft meeting minutes of the March 24 Derby City Council meeting and El Paso Water Company meeting at https://bit.ly/39u2PkR. The minutes will be approved at the next regular City Council meeting on April 28.

Draft minutes are ...

Sedgwick County Enacts a Stay at Home Order

Sedgwick County passed a Stay at Home Order that goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 25, 2020 for 30 days. The order can be read in its entirety at on the Sedgwick County website.

If you have questions about the Stay at Home order, check the frequently...

Residents Encouraged to Use Parks Safely

The City of Derby supports the safe use of parks and open spaces during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) flagged mental health as a top concern associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. Social distancing may take a t...

Be Careful What You Flush

The Derby Public Works Department is asking residents not to flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet.

Due to the COVID-19 virus, there is a shortage of household essentials like toilet paper. During this time, people may be tempted to flush ...

Derby Police Department Begins to Take Phone Reports

Beginning Monday, March 23, the Derby Police Department will begin taking some reports over the phone rather than responding in person. The goal is to provide the same level of service while minimizing exposure to COVID-19.

Reports that will be taken over ...

City of Derby Coronavirus Update: March 17

The City of Derby is working to alter the way it does business to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Derby City Hall, Welcome Center and Senior Center are temporarily closed starting March 18. City staff are working normal business hours and are available t...

Derby Municipal Court Changes Due to Coronavirus

Based on new information and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the past 24 hours, Derby Municipal Court has cancelled regular court sessions through April 9, 2020 for all non-critical cases. 

Cases such a...

Derby’s Fourth Annual Spring Into Art Set for April 19

Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 19, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the fourth annual Spring Into Art event at Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave.

This free, family-friendly event will feature art for sale, live music and performances, ha...

Scott Knebel to Lead Derby Planning

The City of Derby is pleased to announce Scott Knebel, AICP, will join the City’s staff on March 23 as its new City Planner. The position has been vacant since January.

Knebel is currently Interim Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Depart...

Kansas Counts: 2020 Census

Kansas Counts is a statewide effort to increase engagement, awareness, and participation in the 2020 Census. Kansas Counts provides the opportunity to ensure you, your community, and the state of Kansas counts.

When you participate in the Census, you help ...

Derby Fire & Rescue Calls: March 28, 2020

Derby Fire & Rescue responded to the following calls during the week of Feb. 22-28. 2020.

April 2020 Derby News

See the April Derby News on event, city, 2020 Census and COVID-19 updates.

Derby Permit & New Business Report: March 27, 2020

During the week of March 23-27, 2020, the following permits were issued by the City of Derby.

Residential Building Permits

• Single Family, 936 E. Clearlake St., $247,494
• Remodel, 230 E. Park Place Ct., $40,000
• Remodel, 515 E. Wild Plum Circle, $22,000
• Deck, 250...

Derby Police Department Arrest Report: March 29, 2020

The Derby Police Department made the following arrests during the week of March 23-29, 2020.